Before the Scratch Team decides if blocks are a good fit for the Scratch editor, we consider the exciting, creative, and surprising ways Scratchers use them. We wanted to create a new space where everyone could try out new features we’re considering adding to Scratch. That’s why we’re so excited to announce Scratch Lab, a place for you to try out experimental blocks that open up new creative possibilities!

Scratch Lab kicks off with two new features:

Animated Text blocks let you animate and change the colors and fonts of text in your project.
With these blocks, you can try things like:

• Telling a story
  
• Adding a score to a game
  
• Animating a poem
  

Face Sensing blocks let you snap sprites to a video image of your face.
With these blocks, you can try things like:

• Creating a funny costume
  
• Controlling a game with your face
  
• Pressing buttons with your mouth
  

Scratch Lab is a space for our team to tinker, test, and play with new ideas. But most importantly, Scratch Lab is a space for you! We’d love to hear what you think with the feedback forms on the Scratch Lab website. Have fun with these experimental features, and stay tuned to find out what’s next for Scratch Lab!

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FAQ

What is Scratch Lab?
Scratch Lab is a place for you to try out experimental blocks that open up new creative possibilities!

Can I save projects I work on in Scratch Lab?
Yes, you can download projects you create with Scratch Lab to your computer, and load them back into the same Scratch Lab editor.

Can I upload Scratch Lab projects to my regular Scratch account?
No. You cannot upload Scratch Lab projects to your regular Scratch account, or share them on the Scratch community.

Will Scratch Lab continue to add new things?
Yes, Scratch Lab will continue to be a space for experimental blocks and new creative possibilities with Scratch. Be sure to stay tuned for future updates!

Where can I provide feedback on Scratch Lab?
We’d love your feedback! Check out Face Sensing and Animated Text, and use the “Give Feedback” button at the top of the editor to share your comments and suggestions.

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I'm excited! Is this going to be a revival type thing of ScratchX?

That sounds nice

What is Scratch Lab IM SOOOOO EXcITED

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also ( 2021 yes: 2020: no )

I have a question, where will scratchers find out about this other than the announcement?

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THIS LOOKS VERY COOL!

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does this mean we make games where we move things with our hands?

This is gonna be a.good update, for sure!

those blocks look really cool! it would be exciting to have them added to scratch to open up more creative possibilities and less imaginative boundaries !

this is going to be awesome im so excited

This is cool

yo how do i do this thing man /woman it looks sick

TheGlassPenguin wrote:

I'm excited! Is this going to be a revival type thing of ScratchX?

I hope so…

Yessss! I'm so excited!!!!!

put on your [gloves v], [lab coat v], and [safety goggles v]
go to the [fume hood v] :: variables
place a [beaker v] in the [fume hood v] :: operators
add (100) [mLs v] of [hydrogen peroxide v] to (300) [mLs v] of [sulfuric acid v] in the [beaker v]:: custom
pour the solution on your head...

These are some amazing blocks!

This is kind of complicated but i picture it cool

i really want to join plz